4th Annual Diwali "Glowing Together" presented by Rohi's Readery

Celebrate Diwali with us on Sunday, October 27th from 3-7PM. Join us for our 4rd annual celebration, where we’ll embrace inclusivity and diversity through the festival of lights! Enjoy a Revolutionary Storytime, explore rotating art stations led by local community organizations, savor Indian delicacies, shop at an Indian-owned vendor market, and listen to lively music. The event will culminate with the enchanting lighting of the Wishing Tree. We can't wait to celebrate with you in true festive spirit!

Diwali is a time of joy, reflection, and the coming together of families and communities. It's a festival that transcends religious boundaries and spreads the message of peace, prosperity, and the triumph of good in the world.

All ethnicities and nationalities are welcome to share in the power of human connection and community through inclusive experiences. Learn the history and meaning of this beautiful festival, and how it is celebrated in India and around the world.

*Note: Subject to change

3-4:15PM: Diwali Revolutionary Storytime by Rohi's Readery "Diwali Joy"

4:15PM: Local Artist Performance

4:30PM-6:30PM Live Music featuring Tabla and Sitar Player "Symphony of Soulful Rhythms"

6:30PM: Local Artist Performance

6:45-7PM: Lighting of the Wishing Tree and Diyas "Glowing for Diwali!"

3-4PM: Paper Lotus Banner

4-5PM: Elephant Ornaments

5-6PM: Diya Lanterns

6-6:30PM: Diwali Greeting Cards

3-7PM: Cultural Council of PBC (Heart Making Ornaments)

3-7PM: Resource Depot (Junkograms Makerspace Diwali Themed)

3-7PM: Literacy Coalition (Stories of Diwali Wreath Making)

3-7PM: Rohi's Liberation Station (Reading Corner and Board Games)

3-7PM: Book Art and Music Festival (Bookmarks)

3-7PM: Mandel Library (Diwali Themed Buttons and Magnets)

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"We read something We learn something We share it with the world!"

If there is an accommodation you are seeking for the event please let us know.

Our goal is to facilitate spaces for inclusion and empowerment.

Rohi’s Readery is an award winning social justice driven children's bookstore and learning center dedicated to critical literacy that promotes inclusivity and diversity by honoring historically marginalized communities.

Rohi’s Liberation Station 501c3, a non-profit initiative by Rohi's Readery, honors historically marginalized communities through a multigenerational literacy learning approach.

Programming is FREE (paid for by Rohi's Liberation Station) unless otherwise stated on the event site. Donations are appreciated and will go back into Educational Programming and Services.

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See you soon Revolutionary Readers!

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(Credit: Adapted from ABA Children’s Institute DEIA Guide)

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